ABOUT ABATEMENT TECHNOLOGIES

LEADERS IN CLEAN AIR

Since 1985 Abatement Technologies® has been a leader in providing innovative solutions for indoor air quality, construction containment, disaster restoration, duct cleaning, and environmental remediation, with a strong commitment to health and safety standards. Our dedication to quality and customer service has established Abatement Technologies® as a trusted partner in ensuring cleaner, safer indoor environments.

WE ARE AIRE GUARDIANS
AND THIS IS OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Our team will provide you with exceptional customer service and technical support to help guide and protect you from indoor environment issues. You can rest assured that our knowledgeable sales consultants will help you select the right system for your indoor air quality application. You can also trust that your order will ship quickly and safely to help you respond rapidly and effectively. 

Above all, Abatement will continue to listen to you -- our customers -- and use our design, engineering and manufacturing expertise to provide innovative and reliable indoor air quality solutions. 

 

ABATEMENT TECHNOLOGIES HISTORY & TIMELINE

Founded in 1985 by Blair Harber Jr., Abatement Technologies has grown to be one of North America’s leading manufacturers of clean air solutions. Today, our products are used by countless professionals in the construction and restoration industries to maintain air quality in occupied settings.

Although Abatement Technologies got its start in 1985, the Harber family’s roots in manufacturing date back to 1946 when Blair Harber Sr. founded Harber Manufacturing, an aluminum chair and boat manufacturing company. 

  • 1946 - Blair Harber Sr. Founded Harber Manufacturing, an aluminum chair and boat manufacturing company
  • 1956 - Harber Manufacturing shifts from aluminum chairs to manufacturing Fisher and Harber craft boats
  • 1985 - Blair Harber Jr. begins purchasing asbestos remediation equipment
  • 1988 - The Harber’s begin manufacturing negative air and air filtration equipment under the Abatement Technologies name
  • 1989 - Abatement enters the wholesale market with its own line of IAQ equipment
  • 1991 - Abatement Technologies enters the duct cleaning industry
  • 2000 - Launch of line of portable air scrubbers
  • 2005 - Abatement Technologies begins its involvement in the restoration industry
  • 2022 - Launch of SHIELD WALL™
  • 2024 - Launch of ATL Filtration,  providing commercial and industrial air filter service and solutions 

PRESENT - Now in its third generation of family ownership, Abatement Technologies has a growing team of over 200 Aire Guardians® spread across North America—all committed to making a difference.

Today, Abatement Technologies is owned and operated by Andrew Harber, who is focused on growing the Abatement Technologies name and continuing to provide the customer service and expertise his father built the brand on. 

 

C.B., Cary, IL

“Awesome performance. An out-and-out winner! I've got almost 12,000 hours on my first HEPA-AIRE unit...and no problems. The best feature is that customers can see what you are taking out, and they are impressed by the high-tech appearance of the equipment."
C.B., Cary, IL
Duct Cleaning Contractor

C.M., Landsdowne, Pennsylvania

“The high power, ease of handling and overall quality workmanship of Abatement Technologies equipment are some of the reasons for our immediate success in the air duct cleaning field. (We) run our HEPA-AIRE 2500 machines nine hours a day, six days per week and have had no mechanical problems…Thank you for your workmanship and service in getting ourAir Duct Division off the ground and soaring.”
C.M., Landsdowne, Pennsylvania
Duct Cleaning Contractor

H.L., Montgomery, AL

“It's a pleasure to do business with a company that treats its customers as we treat ours."
H.L., Montgomery, AL
Contractor

B.R., Charleston, SC

“We just received our second HEPA-AIRE H2500C portable power vac… This unit really shows the engineering excellence of Abatement Technologies. (It is) the only choice for residential and light commercial work… We feel that the HEPA-AIRE 2500C is without a doubt the most professional looking and performing source removal equipment on the market today."
B.R., Charleston, SC
Contractor

J.M., Ontario, Canada

"I wanted to let you know that this complete system has performed well beyond our expectations. We have had no problems with the equipment, and maintenance is a snap due to the superior design… Be assured that when we purchase our next Duct Cleaning machine and accessories, it will be an Abatement Technologies system."
J.M., Ontario, Canada
Contractor

C.L., Waukegan, Illinois

“After searching around the U.S. and Canada for several years and receiving numerous data on duct cleaning systems, we can only thank God that we found out about your systems. There is no comparison! After our purchase, we couldn’t be more pleased with the performance of the equipment and are looking forward to purchasing more in the future! Even our customers, residential and commercial, are impressed with our equipment.”
C.L., Waukegan, Illinois
Contractor

J.G., Mobile, Alabama

“Our decision to offer duct cleaning to our customers has been a good one… a terrific one in fact. It has become one of the most profitable areas of our business. Beyond the excellent profits duct cleaning offers, it is also a source of new customers for the service and equipment replacement departments of our HVAC business. Duct cleaning is the perfect complement to any HVAC contractor’s business…We couldn’t be more pleased with our selection of the Abatement Technologies duct cleaning equipment. The HEPA-AIRE 2500 lives up to its reputation as the leader in portable equipment.”
J.G., Mobile, Alabama
Contractor

L.P., Allentown, Pennsylvania

“The introduction of the HEPA-AIRE H2500C by Abatement Technologies opened up another income opportunity for me. Combined with the Air Sweep Compressor System, it enabled my company to expand my duct cleaning business to the apartment and condominium market… The set-up is quick and easy. By unlatching each module, one man can transport the System 1 up or down a flight of stairs if no elevator is available. Best of all, HEPA filtration is 99% efficient at 1 micron for hospital grade exhaust air… Hats off to Abatement Technologies…….. They’ve come up with another winner!”
L.P., Allentown, Pennsylvania
Contractor

N.C., Travelers Rest, South Carolina

"Our company owns two of your HEPA-AIRE 2500C portable power vacs and duct cleaning equipment packages. To say that we are happy would be an understatement. We are totally pleased with your products and the way your company does business. Your products are terrific but it is the support after the sale that has really impressed us."
N.C., Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Duct Cleaning Contractor

M.C., Fairfax, VA

“We have bought 5 HEPA-AIRE units since 1992. We were going to replace the oldest one this year, but why should we? It still runs great.”
M.C., Fairfax, VA
Contractor

R.H., Grand Island, NE

“I have used other brands of equipment before and I can’t believe the superior cleaning power of Abatement Technologies’ equipment. The first job I did I got 3 referrals.”
R.H., Grand Island, NE
Duct Cleaning Contractor

G.K., Atlanta, Georgia

"The HEPA-AIRE 2500C vac has saved us a tremendous amount of money for replacement filters (and it) has cut our costs back by almost 90%. We are also very happy with its portability. We transport the HEPA-AIRE 2500C in a cargo van along with our compressor and all our other equipment and take it right to the furnace or air handler. With its size and weight and built-in cart, we can usually get pretty close. So far there have been zero maintenance problems… We have received very good comments from our customers. They are impressed by it and say so."
G.K., Atlanta, Georgia
Duct Cleaning Contractor

M.W., Stonewall, Louisiana

"We just purchased a HEPA-AIRE 2500C last week and yesterday used it for the first time. I must admit that, as a former truck user, I was more than a bit skeptical at first. But after using the HEPA-AIRE 2500C, I was amazed at the great job it does… Now, instead of just describing the type of dirt we remove, the HEPA-AIRE 2500 provides me a way to "show" as well as "tell"…Congratulations on a job well done…"
M.W., Stonewall, Louisiana
Duct Cleaning Contractor

A.G., Leesport, Pennsylvania

“This letter is to thank you for introducing our company to duct cleaning. It has added a wonderful profit center to our business. It’s amazing how many of our customers are interested in duct cleaning, especially when shown the inside of their ducts and what actually is in them… Again, I want to thank you and let you know how pleased we are with our decision. My only regret is not doing this ten years sooner.”
A.G., Leesport, Pennsylvania
Contractor

L.S., British Columbia, Canada

“We have been using Abatement Technologies products since 1992 and have found them to be of high quality and dependable performance. It was their superior quality and expertise that attracted us in the first place.”
L.S., British Columbia, Canada
Contractor

T.D., Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

"…we have just completed a big job and are extremely satisfied."
T.D., Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Contractor

T.J., Paris, France

“Abatement Technology was chosen as the most efficient technology and convenient equipment. Even during “crash tests”, when we tried to find the limits of your equipment in worse conditions, your HEPA 2500C was the best equipment in every situation (Nuclear, Research Laboratory, Hostels, Department stores, Factories, High speed trains, etc.).”
T.J., Paris, France
Contractor

S.T., Aberdeen, Hong Kong

“It is a pleasure to do business with companies that treat their customers as we treat ours. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for you and Abatement Technologies. We had received our fifth HEPA-AIRE 2500C this year. The most professional looking and performing source removal equipment make us become the champion air duct cleaning company in Hong Kong.”
S.T., Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Duct Cleaning Contractor

R.D., Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Arcadia, CA

“Methodist Hospital has used the Abatement portable air scrubber for numerous projects. It has really come in handy with our current renovation for a new minimal invasive surgery suite. This machine removes all dust and odors and creates a negative pressure for our infection control issues for JCAHO. I highly recommend this machine for any healthcare institution that has any construction, renovation or painting projects!”
R.D., Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Arcadia, CA
Director of Facilities

E.C. Appleton Medical Center, Appleton, WI

“We have successfully used our PAS2000HC portable air scrubber during construction projects without any patient or staff complaints. This unit, coupled with the ZipWall temporary construction barrier, removes sheetrock dust, sanding/cutting dust and paint/welding fumes (with carbon filter installed). It’s easy to set-up and maintain. Definitely worth the investment.”
E.C. Appleton Medical Center, Appleton, WI
Facility Management

B.M. Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, Missoula, MT

“We used the Abatement PAS to remodel a cancer center where it was necessary to continue patient care while completing the project. The equipment was utilized to keep the work areas under negative pressure. The patients going through radiation therapy have reduced immunity and can’t afford to be exposed to construction work. The project was very successful and the equipment worked very well. It was quiet enough not to impact patient care or staff on the project and worked well with no failures.”
B.M. Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, Missoula, MT
Director of Engineering

T.H. Marsh Construction Co., Royal Oak, MI

“Other contractors around us are using equipment that is less sturdy, harder to move around and more expensive. The AIRE GUARDIAN® is easy to set-up, meets ICRA requirements and we can work at multiple locations above the ceiling in the same day. I think it’s the best available and Abatement Technologies has great customer service!”
T.H. Marsh Construction Co., Royal Oak, MI
Safety Director

ABOUT ABATEMENT TECHNOLOGIES®

LEADERS IN CLEAN AIR

Abatement Technologies has been a trusted global provider of clean air and containment solutions for over 40 years. We specialize in the design, development, and manufacture of high-performance indoor air quality products designed to protect people and environments.
Our comprehensive solutions are specifically engineered to
improve the air you breathe and safeguard critical, commercial, and industrial spaces.

WE ARE AIRE GUARDIANS

Our team of Aire Guardians is dedicated to safeguarding indoor air quality and protecting the air you breathe.

We promise to continue providing innovative, reliable solutions backed by our design and manufacturing expertise, knowledgeable sales guidance, and exceptional customer support.

 

80 YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE, EXCELLENCE, AND INNOVATION

While Abatement Technologies was officially founded in 1985, the family’s roots in manufacturing date back to 1946 with the establishment of an aluminum chair and boat manufacturing company. Since those early days, the business has grown into one of North America’s leading manufacturers of clean air solutions. Today, these products are used by countless professionals across the construction and restoration industries to safely maintain air quality in occupied settings. 

Still family-owned and operated, the company remains focused on future growth while strictly maintaining the customer service and expertise upon which the brand was built. Explore the interactive timeline below to trace the history and ongoing legacy of Abatement Technologies.

 

1946

Blair Harber Sr. founds Harber Manufacturing, an aluminum chair and boat manufacturing company